Marine aggregates incorporate particles from the environment, including microplastic (MP).
The characteristics of MP in aggregates and the role of aggregates in linking MP with marine …

The movement of species is among the most serious environmental threats of the new
millennium, as the transplantation of species beyond their native or historical range has …

A fundamental knowledge of bivalve feeding behavior is a minimum requirement for
understanding how aquaculture interacts with the surrounding ecosystem. The potential …

Marine blue mussels (Mytilus spp.) are widespread species that exhibit an antitropical
distribution with five species occurring in the Northern Hemisphere (M. trossulus, M. edulis …

Background Throughout the world, harvesting of mussels Mytilus spp. is based on the
exploitation of natural populations and aquaculture. Aquaculture activities include transfers …

Published information on the spatial organization of mussel culture suspensions (collectors,
socks, droppers and poles) is reviewed. Despite the several hundred studies on mussel …

The intertidal zone represents a challenging environment for filter-feeding marine
invertebrates. Smaller individuals are more prone to intertidal stressors than their larger …

This study was intended to identify mussel species from the Magellanic ecotone, quantifying
interspecific hybridization within Mytilus and depicting the genetic architecture of Mytilus …

We tested a model of clearance rate regulation that specifies that clearance rate is driven by
the density of energy reserves and is modulated by factors such as biochemical signalling …

El cultivo de mejillón en la Argentina es un recurso de alta potencialidad productiva y
económica. Una de las principales limitantes para la expansión de esta actividad se …